Opinion
Searching for opinion based articles? Below we'll share opinion news articles on a wide variety of topics.
COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…
Relay team appreciates Herald's support
We would like to thank you (so much!) for donating the weekend at Lake Coeur d'Alene gift certificate complete with a boat cruise.
Dani Bolyard Best Choice For 13th District
I would like to go on record as endorsing Dani Bolyard for House District 13, Position 1. As a single working female, I often feel ignored by our leadership. When Dani served as the Grant County Republican Chairwom…
Shoreline costs, closure irritates some
A Friday Columbia Basin Herald article story detailing the expenses Grant PUD is incurring to patrol the exposed shoreline behind Wanapum Dam upset some readers. They weighed in on our Facebook page.
Holmquist is the right choice for Congress
Doc Hastings' unexpected retirement has created a mad scramble of activity in central Washington amongst those who seek to succeed him. A high stakes game of musical chairs is the result.
Grant County Democrats endorse Estakio Beltran
Estakio Beltran, candidate for the Fourth Congressional District, is endorsed by the Grant County Democrats. Estakio Beltran's qualifications include: 1) Having grown up in the Yakima Valley, he's "a product of the…
Undocumented children may pose threats
The latest weapon being used against the people of the United States is the direct result of actions of the Federal Government! That may seem a strange statement, but consider what is happening.
Thank you for caring
For over 90 years The American Legion Auxiliary has distributed the Memorial Poppy to remind Americans that millions scarified their lives and health to keep our Nation strong and free.
Tom Dent would represent the 13th District well
Since moving to Coulee City from Woodinville in 1999, we began to become involved with politics more directly than in the past. One of the first people I met was Tom Dent who was then Grant County Republican Party …
When one door closes
For the past two years, people needing a safe place to live, even temporarily, have benefited from SERVE Moses Lake's Transformation House program.
It's Not Too Late
There is nothing more frustrating in Washington State politics than being a conservative on the East side. It seems like most of our votes don't really matter because 5 populous, progressive counties around Puget S…
The U.S. should not be more like France
President Obama thinks the United States should be more like France. He made the comment recently while pushing for mandatory paid family leave. "France has wo…
'Nobody is above the law'
I've recently seen protestors in front of the courthouse in Ephrata. For years, I've written letters about the same issues. If we want to change these problems, we need to register and vote people in office for the…
Trucks, trains, ships and pipelines
All too often our network of highways, pipelines, railroads, barges, ship terminals and airports goes unnoticed unless there is an accident.
Reader supports Tom Dent, Rep. Judy Warnick for state legislature
Grant County citizens are very fortunate this election to have some very good, qualified candidates to chose from. An outstanding choice is Tom Dent.
Letter inspired by 911 call
The pine-cone POO-lice are doing their jobs with all do vigilance. My cousin was cleaning the pine-cones from the ground, around his motor-home. A call was placed to 911 that a motor-home was emptying its waste in …